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An industrial estate is being evacuated following a “serious” explosion.
Police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the Groundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road in Swindon at about 19:30 BST following an explosion in a warehouse.
Wiltshire Police described the incident as “serious” and said a large cordon is in place around the scene.
A force spokesperson said they are working to evacuate the immediate area, and that people living nearby should stay indoors and keep their windows closed for their own safety.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was dealing with a large warehouse fire and currently has 10 fire engines at the scene, along with other specialist vehicles.
Dozens of residents have written on social media that they felt their homes shake following the explosion.
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The Commission president’s comment follows an assertion by U.S. President Donald Trump that NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate their airspace.
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